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Scream 7: Mark Consuelos Added To Cast In A Secret Role
Scream 7 is now in production, and today, it was announced that Mark Consuelos has joined the cast of the slasher sequel.
Article Summary
- Mark Consuelos joins the Scream 7 cast in an undisclosed role, adding intrigue to the slasher sequel.
- Scream 7 faces challenges as it loses stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega due to controversy.
- Director Christopher Landon exits Scream 7 amidst turmoil; Kevin Williamson steps in to direct.
- Despite setbacks, Scream 7 is set to thrill fans in theaters by February 2026.
Scream 7 is in production. Today, it was announced that Mark Consuelos has joined the cast of the slasher sequel in an undisclosed role. He joins Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Anna Camp, Isabel May, Celeste O'Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Joel McHale, and Sam Rechner. The film will be directed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original 1996 film from a script by Gary Busick. Deadline reported Consuelos's addition to the cast.
Scream 7 Story Still Under Wraps
After the success of the sixth film in the franchise, the announcement of a seventh installment felt like a foregone conclusion. It took a long while to get that announcement, however. That was the first sign that Spyglass and Paramount may have a problem on their hands. After a six-month wait, we learned that Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day) would take over the director's chair for part seven, replacing Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, who helmed the last two films to critical acclaim and box office success. While staying on as producers, it was curious why they allowed Universal to poach them for another horror project when they had spent two movies setting up a new Scream universe for a new generation.
Then, last November 2023 happened. After a round of social media posts deemed controversial, new franchise star Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7. A day later, we learned that Jenna Ortega, the other new star of the franchise and one of Hollywood's biggest young names, would also not be returning due to scheduling conflicts. Many still think it was in solidarity with Barrera, though the studios say that her exit was known for a while behind closed doors. Finally, two days ago, Landon announced on social media that he had left the project weeks ago. It's not hard to put the pieces together there; it was probably after the two franchise leads were gone. He now has Drop coming this spring instead.
Scream 7 hits theaters in February 2026.